Business Details
33 Years
experience
Affordable Psychotherapy & Counseling Services in San Francisco
New Perspectives Center for Counseling has been dedicated to providing accessible and effective mental health services since 1993. Our team of licensed professionals and supervised interns offers individualized therapy for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families across California. We specialize in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, and mindfulness practices, with a focus on trauma-informed care. Our sliding-scale fee structure ensures affordability, and we accept Medi-Cal with no co-payment. Located in San Francisco's SOMA district, we offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate diverse client needs.Our clinicians receive rigorous training through mindfulness-based and transpersonal frameworks, maintaining high standards of professional development. We serve clients dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration, with multilingual services available in Spanish, German, Korean, French, and Vietnamese. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent communities, emphasizing anti-racist and culturally competent care. Through our training program, we cultivate emerging therapists while maintaining clinical excellence for our clients.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
DBT Skills Group
Teletherapy Sessions
Trauma Recovery
Mindfulness Training
Life Transitions Support
Gender Identity Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Psychotherapy
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer income-based sliding scale fees for accessible mental health care
- Our therapists provide services in 6 languages including Spanish and Vietnamese
- Combines traditional psychodynamic therapy with modern DBT and somatic approaches
- Specialized training in trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
- 24-year legacy of community mental health service since 1993
What people say
Affordable sliding scale fees
Experienced, compassionate therapists
Multilingual services available
Trauma-informed care approach
Supportive training environment
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide a safe space for personal growth and healing. Clients work one-on-one with licensed therapists to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. The center's holistic approach combines traditional talk therapy with mindfulness practices and somatic techniques to promote emotional well-being.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship counseling helps couples improve communication and rebuild connection. Using emotionally focused therapy and Gottman method principles, our clinicians address intimacy issues, boundary setting, and conflict resolution. Sessions support diverse relationship structures including LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous partnerships.
DBT Skills Group
This structured group program teaches dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation. Participants learn mindfulness techniques, distress tolerance strategies, and interpersonal effectiveness tools. The low-fee group focuses on helping individuals manage severe emotional dysregulation and improve daily functioning through evidence-based practices.
Teletherapy Sessions
Secure virtual therapy sessions provide mental health support across California. Our telehealth platform maintains confidentiality while offering flexibility for clients who prefer remote sessions. This service expands access to specialized care for those with mobility challenges or living outside San Francisco.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma-informed care addresses the lasting effects of traumatic experiences. Therapists use somatic approaches and mindfulness techniques to help clients process trauma safely. The program focuses on identifying and changing ineffective coping patterns while building resilience through a trusting therapeutic relationship.
People
Myles Downes
Clinic Director
With nearly 20 years of experience, Myles Downes leads NPCC's clinical team. He specializes in drama therapy and transgenerational therapy, bringing expertise in mindfulness and feminist psychology to his role as director.
Cary Ann Rosko
Therapist
A graduate of California Institute of Integral Studies, Cary Ann Rosko offers depth-oriented therapy focusing on self-discovery. She emphasizes client autonomy while maintaining strong therapeutic relationships through relational psychodynamic approaches.
Laurel Roberts-Meese
Therapist
Specializing in couples therapy and trauma recovery, Laurel Roberts-Meese integrates somatic practices with traditional psychotherapy. Her approach combines emotional regulation techniques with body-centered interventions for comprehensive healing.
Cameron Osborne
Therapist
With expertise in DBT and cognitive behavioral therapy, Cameron Osborne helps clients manage anxiety and life transitions. He emphasizes building therapeutic rapport while teaching practical coping strategies for daily challenges.
Tim Hartnett
Training Supervisor
Dr. Tim Hartnett provides specialized training in emotionally focused couples therapy. His expertise in attachment-based approaches informs both clinical services and professional development programs at NPCC.
Questions
What types of therapy does NPCC offer?
We provide cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic therapy, and emotionally focused couples therapy. Our clinicians integrate multiple approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medi-Cal through Anthem or Carelon, Medicare, Blue Shield PPOs, TriCare, and provide superbills for out-of-network insurance claims. Check with your provider about specific coverage details.
Are therapy sessions affordable?
Yes, our sliding-scale fees are based on income to make weekly therapy accessible. We also offer need-based pricing and accept Medi-Cal with no co-payment requirement.
Can I choose my therapist?
Yes, we provide therapist biographies to help you find a clinician matching your needs. We'll assist with matching if you're unsure who would be best suited for your concerns.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for California residents in addition to in-person appointments at our San Francisco location.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our therapists specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, gender identity concerns, and complex mental health conditions using evidence-based practices.
